Commercial recreation permit decision - Cycle race - A7729396

This decision was made under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 and section 66A of the Land Act 1948.

Cycle race

5 years

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that the proposed activity is one which comes within the provisions of section 66A of the Land Act 1948 and that the terms and conditions specified in the attached permit will minimise any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities. The proposed fee is intended to be a fair fee and in accordance with the obligations of the Crown Pastoral Land Act.

Consent is subject to the following conditions:

Standard conditions

You must:

1. ensure that the Activity is confined exclusively to the Permit Area and only use the Permit Area for the Activity; and
2. undertake the Activity in a professional, safe and reputable manner and in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice (if any); and
3. obtain and comply with all permits, consents or other approvals required to undertake the Activity and provide us with a copy of the same at our request; and
4. comply with all statutes, ordinances, bylaws, regulations and other lawful requirements (including all notices or orders which may be given by any competent authority) that relate to your carrying out of the Activity; and
5. ensure that all clients have access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Permit Area. Where no toilet facilities are available, all solid toilet waste shall be removed, in appropriate receptacles, and safely disposed of at an appropriate facility; and
6. ensure that only vehicles of a type authorised by us whether within the definition of the Activity or otherwise via obtaining our written consent are permitted on the Permit Area and ensure, where possible, all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks; and
7. comply, and ensure your clients comply, at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with guidelines for limiting the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) published by MPI and any notice or requirement of MPI; and
8. ensure all clients, staff and other personnel are briefed of the Permit Holder’s obligations under this Permit and they comply with these obligations at all times.

You must not:

9. remove any vegetation (including any tree), disturb any soil (and in particular, not form any new track or trails) or light any fire on the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit;
10. at any time cause any building or structure of any form (including any fence) or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or constructed upon the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit;
11. except as authorised by this Permit, do anything that may become a nuisance, disturbance, obstruction or interference, or cause damage, whether to us or neighbouring owners or occupiers;
12. except as authorised by this Permit, obstruct the Lessee’s farming operations or other recreational permit activities on the Permit Area; or
13. bring onto the Permit Area any dangerous or hazardous material or equipment not required for the Activity; and if such material or equipment is required, you must handle it with care and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Additional conditions

14. You must ensure that the "Leave No Trace" principles of Leave No Trace New Zealand (www.leavenotrace.org.nz) and the New Zealand Environmental Care Code are adhered to at all times when on the Permit Area with the Permit Area to be left in the same or better condition than which it is found.
15. For the avoidance of doubt, if any inconsistencies exist between these principles and the Permit Holder's obligations in this Permit, the obligations in this Permit shall take precedence at all times.
16. The Permit Holder acknowledges that the Permit Area adjoins a marginal strip. The Permit Holder acknowledges and agrees that these areas are administered by the Department of Conservation and are excluded from this Permit.
17. To avoid doubt, any other concession, approval or consent required with regard to the marginal strip (in particular from the Department of Conservation) for the Activity shall be the sole responsibility of the Permit Holder.
18. You must remove and take away or cause to be removed and taken away all materials, structures, contaminants, refuse, vehicles, equipment and vegetation placed on the Permit Area for the purposes of the Activity.
19. You must ensure that all clients and guides have access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Permit Area.
20. Where no toilet facilities are available on the Permit Area all solid toilet waste shall be carried out, in appropriate receptacles, and safely disposed of at an appropriate facility or appropriately deposited in shallow holes dug in topsoil at least 50 metres from any water or track, provided that toilet paper and sanitary items are removed from the Permit Area in suitable receptacles.
21. You must ensure that all your participants, staff, volunteers and invitees are advised prior to entering the Permit Area that no shortcutting from the existing trails/tracks is permitted.
22. You must ensure that all of your participants and invitees take all precautions necessary to ensure that weeds are not introduced to the Permit Area, this shall include but not be limited to, ensuring that all tyres, pedals, footwear, gaiters, packs and temporary structures are clean of seeds and plant material prior to entering the Permit Area.
23. All signage, route and track marking must be temporary.
24. Any signage, route and track marking fixed to trees must be tied to the tree and must not be nailed or stapled.
25. You must ensure that neither you nor your participants come within 50 metres of any native river bird or bird colony exhibiting nesting or defensive behaviour.
26. If any birds are disturbed you or your participants must walk away from the site as quickly as possible and the site must be avoided.
27. The pre-race information briefing must include information on conservation values including the braided river care code and management of human waste and rubbish.
28. You must comply, and ensure your invitees comply, at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, and the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with the MPI Biosecurity New Zealand Check, Clean, Dry, cleaning methods to limit the spread of Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) and other freshwater pests when moving between waterways. These cleaning methods can be found at http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo. You must ensure that all equipment, clothing or footwear that may come into contact with waterways are cleaned prior to entering the Permit Area to these standards.
29. Any vehicles used on the Permit Area must stay on formed tracks wherever possible and be parked on firm ground.